The Evolution upgrades you to the Magpul PRS stock which accounts for most of that cost difference, and it's a very worthwhile upgrade IMO. That said, the Evolution has it's own drawbacks - mainly that stupid full length rail they have running down the top that necessitates having to use much taller rings (just like on an AR) than you would have to if the rail didn't extend out the length of the forearm.
The good news is that it looks like that section over the forearm can be unbolted and removed. The bad news is that the receiver piece extends about 3x as far past the action as a standard EGW picatinney rail and thus I would either cut it off or replace it with the standard length to allow clearance for the objective bell for the scope when adjusting for eye relief.
I would suggest the option of special ordering a Stealth in 6mm Creedmoor, but Savage charges about a $200 premium for special orders and you'd still be stuck having to replace the butt stock you're probably better off just going with the Evolution.
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